Rachel Sassoon

Rachel Sassoon

Relationship Between Food and Brain Aging

As we age, the brain undergoes a series of physiological changes that cause somatic cells to stop dividing and DNA damage and inflammation to occur. Such a situation can make us more susceptible to developing neurodegenerative conditions over time. For…

How Microplastics Are Related to Dementia

How much of your food comes in plastic containers? What about the environment – how much plastic is circulating in there? Now, imagine all those plastic particles being absorbed in the human body. What then? This phenomenon is raising new…

Can Music Impact Social Isolation?

The more we listen to music and remain in contact with one another, the less socially isolated we will feel. Research suggests that this is because social connectedness and music intertwine to generate feelings of warmth and tranquility. In turn,…

How Loneliness Affects the Brain

It is human nature to want to connect and socialize with others. Researchers infer this trend initially emerged from our ancestors, who strictly relied on one another for safety, food, protection, and social connection. This “strength in numbers” mentality is…